Former driver Larry Leach (holding flag) and George Leach pose for a photo in victory lane after winning the mechanic’s race at the Yooper Fall Classic on Sept. 14, 2024 at Escanaba Speedway. (Adam Hinch/Daily Press)

ESCANABA — The Yooper Fall Classic closed out the program Saturday night with the mechanics races. Larry Leach and his brother George Leach each raced in the sportsmen class in the late 1960’s and 70’s.

Larry got the opportunity to race on the Escanaba Speedway for the first time in four decades. Larry picked up the win as he got behind the wheel of Randy DeGrave’s exhibition vintage modified.

“It’s a lot tougher to get out of the car now, but it was fun to get back out there,” Larry Leach said.

The mechanics and powder puff races give people the chance to experience the thrill of racing and the adrenaline rush that comes with this exciting sport.

Macy Degnan, who drives in the sportsman sprint class, won the powder puff race driving Brayden Lundquist’s street stock.